Bridge Inspector – Team Leader

Blcompanies; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader with over 4 years of bridge inspection expertise. This role involves overseeing field inspections, preparing inspection reports, and collaborating with DOT clients. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO and hybrid work options, making it an attractive workplace for professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of DOT bridge inspection experience.
• NBIS qualification as Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
• Experience with RIDOT, MassDOT, and/or CTDOT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete bridge inspection field inspections.
• Prepare and finalize inspection reports and documentation.
• Coordinate vendors and traffic control services.
• Participate in bridge design activities and load rating assignments for DOTs/municipalities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and public-sector clients to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Bridge Inspection

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

BL Companies is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader with 4+ years of bridge inspection experience to support bridge inspection and transportation infrastructure projects for local municipalities.

This role offers the opportunity to lead inspections, collaborate with DOT clients, and contribute to a growing transportation practice within a 100% employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Bridge Inspection Team Leader, overseeing and completing field inspections
• Prepare, review, and finalize inspection reports and supporting documentation
• Schedule and coordinate vendors and subconsultants, including traffic control services
• Participate in bridge design activities and load rating assignments for DOTs and municipalities
• Collaborate with internal teams and public-sector clients to ensure project quality and compliance

Desired Experience

• NBIS-qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• Minimum 4 years of DOT bridge inspection experience
• Experience working with RIDOT, MassDOT and/or CTDOT
• Familiarity with NBI and element-level condition ratings
• Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or a closely related field preferred

BL Companies is 100% employee-owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes six paid holidays plus the week between Christmas and New Year’s paid, generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm providing engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL Companies has 18 offices and continues to grow.

Our employee-owners are successful working in hybrid environments, and we are proud to offer opportunities to continue in this flexible setting.

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